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customs broker

American  

noun

  1. a person or firm that clears goods or merchandise through customs for a consignee or shipper.


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The company said it’s “committed to working expeditiously” to send out the refunds for “its customers for whom it served as customs broker as soon as it begins receiving refunds from CBP,” referring to U.S.

From MarketWatch Apr. 17, 2026

Nunzio De Filippis, a customs broker, said he is being inundated with calls from his clients but that Wednesday’s order doesn’t guarantee refunds.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 4, 2026

As a customs broker, Iacopella represents importers and helps them comply with duties and regulations.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2025

But that cost would roughly double for the consumer if de minimis treatment no longer applied because importers would have to hire a customs broker and pay additional processing fees and the import duty.

From Seattle Times Feb. 23, 2024

That was echoed by Stephen McAneney from customs broker Allied Fleet Services.

From BBC Feb. 10, 2021

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